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How Can We Prevent Functional Deterioration in the Hospitalized Elderly?
I work in a long-term care setting and we often find that after a resident is hospitalized, they suffer setbacks in mobility and functional status. Can anything be done to prevent this?
Expert Viewpoint, May 13, 2008
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis from Bench to Bedside
There have been many advances in symptomatic treatments and improvements in the quality of life for ALS patients due to technological advancements.
Journal Article, May 13, 2008
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Ischemic Preconditioning During the Use of the Percusurge Occlusion Balloon for Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
Two techniques are used in the US for preconditioning: filter devices and temporary balloon occlusion. Are there better choices?
Journal Article, May 13, 2008
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Infectious Syphilis: The Return of an Epidemic
An infectious syphilis epidemic returns to challenge public health. As past becomes present, what do clinicians need to know about this sexually transmitted infection?
Expert Viewpoint, May 12, 2008
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Antidopaminergic Therapy for Managing Comorbidities in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Which drugs work best for managing dementia, nausea, and other common comorbidities?
Journal Article, May 12, 2008
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Techniques in Carotid Artery Surgery
In this paper, the authors review the operative nuances and outcomes with conventional and eversion endarterectomy, with a focus on the latter.
Journal Article, May 12, 2008
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Automatic Classification of MR Scans in Alzheimer's Disease
To be diagnostically useful, structural MRI must reliably distinguish Alzheimer's disease from normal aging in individual scans. Recent advances in statistical learning theory have led to the application of support vector machines to MRI for detection of a variety of disease states.
Journal Article, May 9, 2008
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Icyou: How Social Media Is the New Resource for Online Health Information
Prerna Mona Khanna, MD, MPH, Medical Editor, Icyou.com, Charleston, South Carolina, describes another promising use of the health Internet.
Expert Viewpoint, May 9, 2008
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CME
Tics and Tourette Syndrome: A Clinical Review
Tourette syndrome is more common than previously thought? Can you recognize it?
Article, May 9, 2008
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A Closer Look at Pressure Ulcers
A new Medicare rule going into effect late in 2008 will make the assessment, staging, and prevention of pressure ulcers more important than ever -- how will this affect you?
Article, May 9, 2008
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The Neuropsychiatry of Conversion Disorder
Conversion disorder has renewed interest in the medical community. Recent advances in neuroscience offer novel insight into its biological mechanisms. What is being learned about its pathophysiology?
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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Congress Passes Genetic Privacy Bill
In this videoblog, Dr. Eric Topol updates us on some of the details and discusses what this might mean for the future if it is signed into law.
Expert Viewpoint, May 8, 2008
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Progression of Disease in Unilateral Moyamoya Syndrome
Progression of vasculopathy associated with moyamoya syndrome is extremely variable. The authors review their experience in patients with unilateral moyamoya syndrome to identify factors predictive of contralateral clinical and imaging-documented disease progression.
Journal Article, May 8, 2008
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Perspective: Carotid Stenting and the History of Disruptive Technology in Vascular Surgery
Can CAS be considered a disruptive technology? An expert commentary from Frank J. Veith, MD.
Expert Viewpoint, May 7, 2008
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Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Update for Emergency Physicians
Subarachnoid hemorrhage and new treatment strategies are reviewed.
Journal Article, May 7, 2008
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American Pain Society (APS) 27th Annual Scientific Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.
Conference Coverage, May 6, 2008
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CME
A Case of Neuropathic Brachioradial Pruritus Caused by Cervical Disc Herniation
Brachioradial pruritus may not be diagnosed for years despite significant chronic symptoms. The current case and review examine the diagnosis and management of this rare condition.
Journal Article, May 6, 2008
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Perceived Insufficient Rest or Sleep--Four States, 2006
Chronic sleep loss is an under-recognized public health problem that has a cumulative effect on physical and mental health. What is the mean sleep duration among U.S. adults?
Journal Article, May 5, 2008
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How to Treat Skin Infections, Including MRSA, in 2008
Erik Schraga, MD, with Stanford-Kaiser Santa Clara Emergency Medicine in California, explains the correct way to treat skin abscesses in 2008.
Editorial, May 5, 2008
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Are Topical Patches Safe During MRI or CT Scans?
Staff members at diagnostic clinics often remove patients' topical patches before they undergo an MRI or CT scan. Is this necessary?
Expert Viewpoint, May 2, 2008
